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Emma Ray Riggs McKay

Emma Ray Riggs McKay


About the McKay Music Library 

The Emma Ray Riggs McKay Music Library was established in 2001, thanks to the generosity of the descendants of Emma Ray Riggs McKay and the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation. The McKay Music Library serves the students, faculty and community of the University of Utah.


About Emma Ray Riggs McKay

Emma Ray Riggs graduated from the University of Utah in 1898, receiving one of six degrees awarded that year. She was among the first to study music at the University, which organized the Department of Music in 1888. A talented pianist with a fine contralto voice, she ensured that all her and her husband’s, David O. McKay, children learned to play the piano, and many performed second instruments. Following in their parents’ footsteps all seven children, and their spouses, graduated from the University of Utah.

When David O. McKay became President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ray traveled the world with him, speaking to thousands of people in many countries. She especially inspired young people. She died in 1970 at age 93, ten months after the death of her husband. Her legacy includes 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Full bio


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Fall 2023 Hours
August 21st  – December 15th

Open
Monday ~ Thursday
   8am ~ 8pm
Friday
   8am ~ 5pm
Saturday
   10am ~ 3pm

Winter Break
Open

Sat. Dec. 16th 10am ~ 3pm
Mon. Dec. 18th 9am ~ 5pm
Tues. Dec. 19th 9am ~ 5pm
Wed. Dec. 20th 9am ~ 5pm
Thurs. Dec. 21st 9am ~ 5pm
Closed
Dec. 22nd ~ Jan.1st
Open
Tues. Jan. 2nd 9am ~ 5pm
Wed. Jan. 3rd 9am ~ 5pm
Thurs. Jan. 4th 9am ~ 5pm
Fri. Jan. 5th 9am ~ 5pm
Sat. Jan. 6th 10am ~ 3pm

Spring 2024 Hours
January 8th  – April 23rd
Open
Monday ~ Thursday
   8am ~ 8pm
Friday
   8am ~ 5pm
Saturday
   10am ~ 3pm

Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day ~ Jan.15th
Presidents Day ~ Feb.19th

Spring Break
Closed
Sat. Mar. 2nd ~ Tues. Mar. 5th
Open
Wed. Mar. 6th 9am ~ 5pm
Thurs. Mar. 7th 9am ~ 5pm
Fri. Mar. 8th 9am ~ 5pm
Sat. Mar. 9th 11am ~ 2pm

Summer Hours
May 6th – August 17th
Monday - Friday
   9am-5pm
Saturday
   11am-2pm
Sunday
   Closed

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Last Updated: 12/4/23